How likely will I get tss Im sixteen and had my first tampon in for twenty minutes?

Answer 1

Don't worry! TSS is really rare! And only having a tampon in for 20 minutes it absolutly nothing to worry about. One time, I had a tampon in for 12 hours! I'm completely fine! (Leaving it in that long in not recommended) Other then that, you should be fine.

Answer 2

TSS is rare but do consider that it's a higher risk if you're in your teens and using tampons.

It's highly unlikely you'll contract TSS from only leaving a tampon in for 20 minutes as that isn't long enough to allow bacteria to build-up inside your vagina, although note that it's a myth TSS only occurs from leaving tampons too long. If you're using tampons it's important you learn about risks such as TSS so you understand how it occurs and how to reduce those risks. I recommend you visit the web site You ARE Loved for more information on TSS: http://www.you-are-loved.org.